Hawke's Bay Community Rugby

Junior Rugby is where the journey begins.

At Hawke’s Bay Rugby, our junior grades are all about fun, friendships, skill development and building a lifelong love for the game. Whether your child is picking up a rugby ball for the first time or returning for another season, we provide a safe, supportive and inclusive environment for all abilities.

From Rippa Rugby through to tackle grades, our focus is on participation, confidence and enjoyment. We want every child to leave the field smiling, learning something new, and excited for next week.

We're excited to be developing a non-contact rugby pathway that supports players from Year 1 right through to adults. This staged approach is designed to grow the game by offering inclusive opportunities now, with the goal of introducing formal competitions in the future.

We recognise that not every player is ready to move into tackle rugby straight away. This pathway allows players to continue building their skills, confidence, and game understanding in a safe, enjoyable environment and transition into contact rugby when the time is right for them.

For some, non-contact rugby will be their long-term choice. By providing strong alternatives, we're ensuring players can stay involved, stay active, and stay connected to their club and community.

The intorduction of T1 Rugby also opens the door for returning, retired, or social adult players who still want to enjoy a competitive, tactical, and fast-paced version of the game without contact.

With World Rugby driving this format internationally, there are exciting opportunities on the horizon.

Keep an eye out for upcoming T1 rugby festivals and events - and be part of the future of the game in Hawke's Bay!

April Holidays - Programme Overview

The Magpies Rugby Holiday Programme is back again in the April school holidays! The programme is designed to give kids of all ages the opportunity to develop their skills as rugby players while been coached by current and up and coming Magpies.

Throughout the day the kids will rotate though stations in small groups. Each station develops the core fundamenxtal skills involved in rugby. The stations involve tactical awareness, team work, run, catch, pass, tackle, carrying the ball into contact, kicking, breakdown, and conditioning games. To finish the day the players will be able to put their new skills to the test in a mini rugby game.

Details and Cost

Player registration: $40

Limit of 100 kids per day.

Duration: 9am - 3pm. (Kids must be signed in & signed out at the start and end of the day.)

Gear list: rugby training clothing (jersey & shorts), rugby boots, MOUTH GUARD, other protective gear i.e. shoulder pads, warm jersey, water bottle, lunch, positive attitude and keen to get involved!

Dates and Venues

FRIDAY NIGHT RIPPA RUGBY

NON-CONTACT PATHWAY

GIRLS ONLY RUGBY

Magpies Holiday Programme